Listen and learn: Edtalk 
Purpose:
The purpose of this Edtalk is to impart educators with the foundational knowledge and insights necessary to effectively incorporate Internet of Things (IoT) technologies into CS education for grades 9-12, aiming to cultivate an enriched and innovative learning atmosphere.
Objectives:
Knowledge Enhancement: Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of core IoT concepts and pragmatic approaches to integrating IoT kits in CS education, addressing the challenge of maintaining curriculum relevance and student engagement.
Skills Overview: Educators will be introduced to the methodologies and strategies for developing and incorporating IoT projects, utilizing accessible tools such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and Python, to provide students with experiential learning opportunities.
Assessment Strategies: Attendees will explore varied methodologies to assess student learning outcomes, incorporating direct/indirect, qualitative/quantitative formative and summative assessments, and leveraging data analytics for iterative improvement.
Research Integration: Participants will delve into relevant research, case studies, and best practices in IoT-based CS education, enhancing their pedagogical approaches.
Technology Intervention:
The talk will spotlight universally recognized and accessible tools, including Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and Python programming language, ensuring widespread applicability.
Models Employed:
The session will emphasize a cyclical design process, encouraging educators to guide students in developing, testing, and refining IoT prototypes, promoting creativity and computational thinking.
Instructional Strategies:
The Edtalk will blend theoretical knowledge dissemination with insights into practical application, focusing on integrating IoT projects into the classroom curriculum and evaluating student outcomes effectively.
Evidence of Success:
The insights and methodologies shared are based on the successful outcomes and findings of the ongoing NSF Grant #2010259, illustrating the significant positive impact of integrating IoT into CS education on student engagement and learning.
Total Duration: 60 Minutes
I. Introduction and Core Concepts (15 mins)
• Welcome & Overview of EdTalk
• Introduction to NSF Research & IoT’s Relevance in Education
• Introduction to Speaker: Dr. Pramod Abichandani
• Brief on Core IoT Concepts and Technologies
• Active Learning Approaches and Strategies
• Overview of Direct/Indirect, Qualitative/Quantitative Assessments
• Real-world Applications of IoT across Industries
II. Hands-On Demo (30 mins)
• Brief Overview of the Demo Project
• Active Participation: Guided IoT Project using Raspberry Pi or Arduino
• Reflection & Sharing: Insights from the Hands-on Activity
III. Q&A and Conclusion (15 mins)
• Open Floor for Questions
• Summary & Conclusion
• Sharing of Additional Resources & Contacts
Engagement Strategies:
Active Participation: To encourage the audience to engage in the demo actively, ask questions, and share insights.
Interactive Q&A: To foster an environment where attendees feel comfortable to ask, discuss, and clarify their doubts and curiosities.
Reflection & Sharing: Time is allocated for participants to reflect on their learnings and share their thoughts or experiences related to IoT in education.
Process:
Detailed Explanation: To ensure clarity and understanding by explaining the core concepts and demo details meticulously.
Hands-On Experience: To allow participants to experience the integration of IoT practically through a guided demo.
Open Discussion: To provide adequate opportunities for attendees to discuss and reflect on the content presented, enhancing their comprehension and retention.
Content:
Visual Presentation: Use of clear and concise slides to convey core concepts and instructions for the demo.
Demonstration: A carefully selected and well-prepared IoT project to demonstrate the practical integration and application of IoT in education.
Discussion & Reflection: To allocate time for sharing and reflecting on the experiences and learnings from the hands-on activity.
1. P. Shekhar, H. Dominguez, P. Abichandani and C. Iaboni, “Unpacking High School Students’ Motivational Influences in Project-Based Learning,” in IEEE Transactions on Education, doi: 10.1109/TE.2023.3299173.
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10225572
2. P. Abichandani, D. Lobo and P. Shekhar, “An Introductory Internet of Things Curriculum for Grades 9-12 Computer Science Classes,” 2022 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), Uppsala, Sweden, 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/FIE56618.2022.9962612.
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9962612
3. P. Abichandani, V. Sivakumar, D. Lobo, C. Iaboni and P. Shekhar, “Internet-of-Things Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Assessment for STEM Education: A Review of Literature,” in IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 38351-38369, 2022, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3164709.
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9749084
4. P. Abichandani, D. Lobo, C. Berry, V. Parikh, W. Fligor and W. McIntyre, “MATLABArduino.org: An Open-Source Website and YouTube channel for Embedded Systems Education,” 2021 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), Lincoln, NE, USA, 2021, pp. 1-8, doi: 10.1109/FIE49875.2021.9637324.
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9637324
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